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'Anti-ageing' enzyme ‘tweaked’ by scientists made roundworms live longer - and it could work in humans too

• Researchers found a way to 'tweak' proteins that control cellular energy levels 
• VRK-1 and AMPK work in tandem to manage and monitor a creatures energy
• They were able to turn up and down levels in roundworm and increase lifespan 

The enzyme 'tweaked' by researchers allows roundworms to convert sugar into energy when cellular energy is running low - the team found a way to 'control it'.

Humans also have these proteins, offering up the possibilities of developing longevity-promoting drugs, according to the Korean researchers.

By RYAN MORRISON FOR MAILONLINE 

PUBLISHED: 10:07, 3 August 2020 | UPDATED: 10:26, 3 August 2020